IKKO TANAKA [ggg Books Vol.5]

Editor: Ikko Tanaka
Publisher: Ginza Graphic Gallery
Publication: 1993, First Edition
Binding: Hardcover, section sewn
Pages: 64
Size: 135 x 190
Text: Japanese, English

(Introduction) 'To speak directly, with words, of an existence like that of Tanaka Ikko is difficult. No, it is almost impossible. Let us use the indirect method, the metaphor. When I think of Tanaka, there is an image I always associate him with.

That of a mountain. A large mountain, but not the steep kind that rejects people. Infinitely gentle, sloping, a mountain that accepts climbers, with a great many starting points for the ascent. We may refer to those various starting points as the logotype, the poster, the calendar, book design, graphic art, or as total image making... The climber may take any starting point for his ascent. Any starting point will lead him up, and into the inner depths. And he will never tire of the rich scenery along the way....' Takahashi Mutsuo

Condition: Very Good. Shelf ware consistent with age. Light rubbing to cover/edges.

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